This week's trade felt like the “trade of the week” because everything lined up perfectly. I was tracking a high-cap altcoin that had formed a cup and handle pattern on the daily chart. These setups are rare but powerful. I waited for the handle to complete and then set alerts above the breakout zone. Once the alert triggered, I watched the volume — it spiked above average, confirming interest. I entered right after the breakout with my stop just below the handle’s base. The price took off and rallied steadily over two days, hitting all my profit targets. The chart looked clean, and the momentum was real.But what made this trade special was how calm I felt. I had complete confidence in the setup. I didn’t second-guess. I managed it with patience, trailing my stops and letting the trade breathe. This experience reminded me how powerful classic chart patterns still are when combined with modern risk management. Not every trade will be this smooth, but when they are, they make all the learning and discipline worth it.
